Professional Land Surveyor

Jobtailor; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Texas is seeking a Lead Surveyor to guide projects from inception to final submission. You will lead boundary analysis, prepare legal descriptions, and ensure compliance with TBPELS and Texas law, using Trimble GNSS and robotic total stations.

Collaborate with project managers, CAD staff, and field crews; mentor team members; maintain QA/QC and client relationships; oversee proposals and municipal/private-sector representations.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RPLS license or comity-eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in modern surveying technology and software.
• Experience with GIS software.
• Minimum 5 years of land surveying experience.
• Strong knowledge of local and federal surveying laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Trimble GNSS and robotic total stations.
• Experience with platting, courthouse research, and easement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey work from start to finish with accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare legal descriptions and survey documentation per Texas law and TBPELS.
• Maintain high-quality deliverables from research through final submission.
• Coordinate with project managers, CAD staff, survey technicians, and field crews.
• Provide clear directions and keep projects moving on track.
• Mentor SITs and technicians toward professional growth and licensure.
• Maintain QA/QC standards and professional client relations.
• Prepare proposals for survey work and project details.
• Represent the company with municipal and private-sector clients.

Skills

Boundary analysis

Legal descriptions

Project coordination

Clear communication

Team mentoring

Problem resolution

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or Related Field

Tools

Trimble GNSS

Robotic Total Stations

GIS Software

Job description

• Lead Survey Work from Start to Finish.
• Produce and seal boundary, topographic, platting, and easement surveys.
• Prepare legal descriptions and survey documentation in compliance with Texas law and TBPELS requirements.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality deliverables from initial research through final submission.
• Keep Projects Moving Smoothly Coordinate closely with project managers, CAD staff, survey technicians, and field crews.
• Provide clear directions to ensure tasks stay on track.
• Identify and resolve issues early to prevent delays.
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and clients.
• Support & Mentor Team Members Guide SITs and technicians toward professional growth and licensure.
• Reinforce consistent QA/QC standards.
• Maintain a supportive, professional working environment.
• Build and Maintain Client Relationships Participate in project kickoff and coordination meetings.
• Prepare proposals for survey work, including scope and project details.
• Serve as a professional representative for the company with municipal and private-sector clients.
• Other job duties.

Requirements

• Active Texas RPLS license, or comity-eligible.
• Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in modern surveying technology and software.
• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
• Strong knowledge of local and federal surveying laws and regulations.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in land surveying.
• Strong skills in boundary analysis and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with Trimble GNSS and robotic total stations.
• Experience with platting, courthouse research, and easement documentation.
• Ability to maintain quality control, guide workflow, and communicate clearly.
• Preferred experience with UAVs, scanning, or land development projects.
• Valid driver's license.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading survey projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with Texas laws and regulations while maintaining high-quality deliverables. Proficient in modern surveying technologies and software, with strong skills in boundary analysis, legal descriptions, and client relationship management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Texas RPLS License
• Proficiency in Trimble GNSS and Robotic Total Stations
• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) Software
• Minimum 5 Years Experience in Land Surveying
• Strong Knowledge of Local and Federal Surveying Laws

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Boundary Analysis
• Legal Descriptions
• Platting
• Easement Documentation
• Quality Control
• Survey Documentation
• Surveying Technology Proficiency
• Courthouse Research
• UAV Experience
• Scanning

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Team Mentoring
• Problem Resolution
• Project Coordination
• Client Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Texas RPLS License
• Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or Related Field

Industry Keywords

• Texas Law
• TBPELS Requirements
• Surveying Regulations
• Land Development Projects

Tools & Technologies

• Trimble GNSS
• Robotic Total Stations
• Geographic Information System (GIS) Software